"With 'Michael' I just thought i… Read Full Bio ↴Paddy McAloon on Michael and Mercy:
"With 'Michael' I just thought it was such dramatic material. The idea of Lucifer banished from heaven and trying to be let back in. The idea of him in this cold and lonely place. That's why the song is so high-tech, to denote that. Then I followed that with 'Mercy' which is a much more intimate plea for forgiveness. You can read them as unconnected but they're supposed to be a response to each other. But the subject matter is just so fantastic. Every bit as dramatic as 'Dick Tracy'." - NME, August 11, 1990
On 'Michael': "I just liked the idea of the devil thinking that because when he was kicked out he missed out on a real career opportunity." - Tracks, September 1990
Mercy
Prefab Sprout Lyrics
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And wrap your arms around me
To your goodness I surrender
Without mercy where is goodness ?
Won't you have mercy on me ?
Mercy on me, oh say that I'm forgiven
And wrap your arms around me
Without mercy where is goodness ?
Won't you have mercy on me ?
The lyrics to Prefab Sprout's "Mercy" express a plea for forgiveness and an appeal for mercy. The singer asks someone to have mercy on him/her, to forgive their mistakes and wrongdoings. They want to be wrapped in love and goodness, to surrender to the kindness of the person they are addressing. The lyrics suggest that without mercy, there can be no goodness, implying that forgiveness is an essential component of living a good life.
The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the singer's desperation for mercy, and the lyrics are filled with religious undertones. They evoke the notion of forgiveness and redemption, which are common themes in religious traditions. The line "to your goodness I surrender" suggests that the singer is willing to submit to a higher power, perhaps to God or a spiritual leader, to obtain mercy.
Overall, the lyrics to Prefab Sprout's "Mercy" express a universal human desire for forgiveness and redemption. It is a reminder that everyone makes mistakes and that forgiveness and mercy are essential for happiness and peace of mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Mercy on me, oh say that I'm forgiven
Please forgive me and grant me mercy for my mistakes and wrongdoings.
And wrap your arms around me
Show me love and compassion, hold me tight and comfort me.
To your goodness I surrender
I acknowledge and accept your authority and kindness, and submit myself to your will.
Without mercy where is goodness?
Mercy is an essential component of goodness, and without it, goodness becomes incomplete and meaningless.
Won't you have mercy on me?
Can you please show me mercy and kindness despite my faults and imperfections?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PADDY MCALOON
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